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Cruise control 1980 300sd

Started by jtwoods4, 20 January 2020, 04:05 PM

jtwoods4

Hey guys does anyone have experience with replacing the cruise control amplifier in a 1980 300sd? My car will not hold the speed however it will accelerate if I press the cruise control or lever up it just won't hold that speed. I guess the only thing to replace is the amplifier under the dash. Anyone have experience with this?
1980 300SD

daantjie

I rolled the dice and changed out my amp to one of the Programa units.  Before it did not work at all, could not set or hold speed, and afterwards it worked, however I find it very jerky, and it constantly surges and backs off to try and keep the speed.  I don't use it anyway so it does not faze me but it really is not pleasant and makes me feel seasick after a while with all the hunting it does :-\

Here is the one I got for what it's worth, from amazon no less:)

https://www.amazon.com/ProgRama-W0133-1602706-PRO-Programa-Control-Amplifier/dp/B001G65F7K
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

jtwoods4

What is a program a unit can you send a link? I need to get this working I go on long road trips and it's very uncomfortable driving these cars long distances because your knee is always bent on the gas pedal.
1980 300SD

daantjie

Quote from: jtwoods4 on 20 January 2020, 06:15 PM
What is a program a unit can you send a link? I need to get this working I go on long road trips and it's very uncomfortable driving these cars long distances because your knee is always bent on the gas pedal.

Just updated my post with a link.
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

jtwoods4

1980 300SD

TJ 450

If you're at all experienced with electronics, the units are easily repaired most of the time. As the electrolytic capacitors dry out this contributes to surging as the component values are no longer up to the task. Dry solder joints are also another issue.

They were always notorious for minor surging though.

Tim
1976 450SEL 6.9 1432
1969 300SEL 6.3 1394
2003 ML500

jtwoods4

I will take it apart and see what I can do.
1980 300SD

OLDGOLD

Let me know how it goes! My 300SD does the same thing. I'm tired of my right calf seizing up after a long drive lol

ptashek

Follow this thread, and you should be able to get it fixed:

http://forum.w116.org/mechanicals/cruise-control-not-keeping-set-speed/

The diesel unit is different to petrol units, but would have the same issues.
1993 "Pearl Blue" W124 280TE
1988 "Arctic White" W124 200T
1979 "Icon Gold" W116 450SE